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Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, Butyl carbitol, 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol, Butyl diglycol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH2OCH2CH2O(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
162.23
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
203-961-6

vapor pressure

<1 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

210 °C

potency

5660 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
4120 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

0.7-5.9 % (v/v)

pH

7 (20 °C)

kinematic viscosity

6.1 cSt(20 °C)

bp

226-234 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-68 °C

transition temp

flash point 105 °C

density

0.95 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H18O3/c1-2-3-5-10-7-8-11-6-4-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3

InChI key

OAYXUHPQHDHDDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Biopolymeric Anticorrosion Coatings from Cellulose Nanofibrils and Colloidal Lignin Particles.: This study describes the development of a novel anticorrosion coating made from biopolymers, including a discussion on the use of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether as a solvent to disperse components uniformly (Dastpak et al., 2021).

  • The investigation of structural and thermosensitive properties of new phosphazene derivatives bearing glycol and amino acid.: This research article explores the properties of phosphazene derivatives that incorporate glycol structures, detailing methods like NMR and IR spectroscopy where diethylene glycol monobutyl ether may be employed as a solvent in the synthesis process (Uslu and Güvenaltın, 2010).

  • Diethylene glycol mono butyl ether concentrations in room air from application of cleaner formulations to hard surfaces.: This study measures the air concentrations of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether in indoor environments following its application in cleaning agents, demonstrating its volatility and potential inhalation exposure during use (Gibson et al., 1991).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.951 - 0.954
Water (K. F.): ≤ 0.20 %
Peroxide (as H₂O₂): ≤ 0.05 %
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

210.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

99 °C - closed cup


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